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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.98, 1,314.62 and 597.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.98, 1,314.62 and 597.68 is: 896.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.98 : 1,314.62 = 597.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.98/1,314.62 = 597.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.98x = 1,314.62 × 597.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.98x = 785,717.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,717.00/875.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.96

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